Finland recognises Kosovo
7.3.2008 at 11:31
Finland recognised Kosovo as a sovereign country on Friday, with President Tarja Halonen concurring with a government decision and showing green light for the establishment of diplomatic ties with the former Serbian province.
The decision to recognise Kosovo was made at a presidential session with no need for a debate between the government and the head of state.
The government and president had agreed on the timetable of recognising Kosovo a week ago.
Kosovo issued its independence declaration three weeks ago. Ilkka Kanerva (cons), Finland's foreign minister, announced the Finnish government's intention to propose recognition to the president shortly after the declaration.
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